Never thought I'd see the day.... No Acuras in my garage

jsilas · 02-25-2013, 02:36 PM

Well, I never thought it'd happen, but this weekend, it did. I no longer have any Acuras in my garage. After driving 6 different Acuras over the last several years, this weekend I traded away my 2011 MDX Advance.

I have no intention of leaving MDXers, and would love to continue helping folks with their detailing questions and in any other way I can. This forum has been a great place for me to learn and I appreciate you all for that.

Now, with two german cars in the garage, I'll probably gather a bit of disdain from the japanese purists on this board, but I'm sure I'll be back someday, sharing a new car thread containing a nice new Acura.

In the meantime, I'll live vicariously through your posts and photos, and remember all the great times I had in my MDX's.

Cheers

The current garage:

2013 Audi A4 S Line:

2013 Volkswagen GLI Autobahn Navi:

2004 Yamaha R1:

HTL Motorsports · 02-25-2013, 03:09 PM

You still have Japanese in garage...Yamamha R1...nice upgrade....In my case I went opposite direction..

Came from Mercedes S-class to Acura MDX...

Also a Ducati to a Honda CBR1000

lol

jsilas · 02-28-2013, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by HTL Motorsports

You still have Japanese in garage...Yamamha R1...nice upgrade....In my case I went opposite direction..

Came from Mercedes S-class to Acura MDX...

Also a Ducati to a Honda CBR1000

lol

That's a good point - still showing the Japanese some love.

I really loved my MDX but it just wasn't the right car for me anymore. Maybe I'll be back someday...

ND40oz · 02-28-2013, 03:30 PM

Eh! The MDX is Canadian, at least until the 3rd gen decides to be an American. I wouldn't worry about any Japanese purists giving you grief.

Bill_de · 02-28-2013, 05:51 PM

That Audi needs some detailing.

Enjoy your new ride!

ncelk · 02-28-2013, 06:08 PM

Nice cars! Would love to hear your thoughts on the Gli vs the a4.

**Warzau** · 02-28-2013, 07:12 PM

You have to take off the training wheels off you cycle.

wantsti · 03-01-2013, 12:30 PM

I am with you Jsilas. We recently sold the MDX. My daily driver is now a 2013 WRX and we are looking at a BMW 3 Series for my wife. I liked the MDX but it never clicked with my wife. She ended up driving our old 4Runner more often.

I used to be a Honda junkie, stemming from being a Honda parts manager many years ago, but it will probably be some time before we get another Honda product. It is hard to put into words, but I need a car with character and I just don't get it with Honda products anymore. The WRX, on the other hand, sometimes has too much character

Plus, my detailing friend, German paint is better than Japanese paint

jsilas · 03-01-2013, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by ND40oz

Eh! The MDX is Canadian, at least until the 3rd gen decides to be an American. I wouldn't worry about any Japanese purists giving you grief.

Good point - thanks good sir!

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Originally Posted by Bill_de

That Audi needs some detailing.

Enjoy your new ride!

haha, actually at this time it really does; it's filthy. I can't wait to get a nice warm day to show the paint some love.

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Originally Posted by ncelk

Nice cars! Would love to hear your thoughts on the Gli vs the a4.

I think I can safely say that the A4 is superior in every way, however more driving of the GLI will be needed for a full review. I've barely driven it, but I can say that the DSG transmission is shockingly good considering the cost of the car.

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Originally Posted by Warzau

You have to take off the training wheels off you cycle.

Dammit, is that why it's been so hard to turn?

Quote:

Originally Posted by wantsti

I am with you Jsilas. We recently sold the MDX. My daily driver is now a 2013 WRX and we are looking at a BMW 3 Series for my wife. I liked the MDX but it never clicked with my wife. She ended up driving our old 4Runner more often.

I used to be a Honda junkie, stemming from being a Honda parts manager many years ago, but it will probably be some time before we get another Honda product. It is hard to put into words, but I need a car with character and I just don't get it with Honda products anymore. The WRX, on the other hand, sometimes has too much character

Plus, my detailing friend, German paint is better than Japanese paint

You've echoed my sentiments very closely. And it's nice to hear that German paint is superior! I'm hoping for some jeweling time soon!

wantsti · 03-01-2013, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by jsilas

You've echoed my sentiments very closely. And it's nice to hear that German paint is superior! I'm hoping for some jeweling time soon!

Yep, I had a 2001 A4 and the paint was great. Not sure if it still applies, but I could only get certain products to work on that car to my satisfaction. If I recall correctly, I used 3M Imperial Hand Glaze and either One Grand Carnuba or P21S. German paint definitely responded differently than the Honda CRX and Integra GSR I had at the time. I had to have two different detailing setups. Let me know what your findings are when you and the Audi have your personal time!!

RallyD · 03-01-2013, 02:08 PM

^^^ Agreed
My Ibis White S5 has some hard clearcoat on it. Almost reached for the rotary but decided to just take my time with a Cyclo.

The MDX is an appliance. Works all the time, yet uninspiring. I miss my 91 BMW because it made me feel like part of the car.

A4 S-tronic or 6mt? I want to try an S-tronic 8 speed, heard its great.

The DSG is my second fav automanual with Porsche PDK #1

jsilas · 03-01-2013, 09:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RallyD

A4 S-tronic or 6mt? I want to try an S-tronic 8 speed, heard its great.

The DSG is my second fav automanual with Porsche PDK #1

My A4 is a 6mt, but we have the DSG in the wife's new GLI, and it's pretty dang impressive. Shift speed and smoothness is quite astonishing especially considering the price point of the car.

WNY PAT · 03-20-2013, 08:37 PM

Beautiful cars and beautiful women! I've learned that I tire of both after I live with them awhile. Lol. I've only got 150 miles on the MDX and the new / fun factor is still there for me. For now.

bolt · 03-20-2013, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by WNY PAT

Beautiful cars and beautiful women! I've learned that I tire of both after I live with them awhile. Lol. I've only got 150 miles on the MDX and the new / fun factor is still there for me. For now.

U 2 eeh?

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tolson37 · 03-21-2013, 12:05 AM

Interesting. http://www.edmunds.com/acura/mdx/201...tyle=101413939.

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02-25-2013, 02:36 PM	#1 (permalink)
jsilas Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Snoqualmie Ridge, WA Posts: 442	Never thought I'd see the day.... No Acuras in my garage Well, I never thought it'd happen, but this weekend, it did. I no longer have any Acuras in my garage. After driving 6 different Acuras over the last several years, this weekend I traded away my 2011 MDX Advance. I have no intention of leaving MDXers, and would love to continue helping folks with their detailing questions and in any other way I can. This forum has been a great place for me to learn and I appreciate you all for that. Now, with two german cars in the garage, I'll probably gather a bit of disdain from the japanese purists on this board, but I'm sure I'll be back someday, sharing a new car thread containing a nice new Acura. In the meantime, I'll live vicariously through your posts and photos, and remember all the great times I had in my MDX's. Cheers The current garage: 2013 Audi A4 S Line: 2013 Volkswagen GLI Autobahn Navi: 2004 Yamaha R1: __________________ 2013 Audi A4 S Line, Phantom Black over black alcantara 2013 Volkswagen GLI Autobahn Navi, Candy White over Black 2011 Acura MDX Advance, Crystal Black Pearl over Umber (SOLD) 2010 Acura TSX V6 Tech, Crystal Black Pearl over Ebony (SOLD) 2009 Acura MDX Tech, Billet Silver Metallic over Ebony (SOLD)

02-28-2013, 03:30 PM	#4 (permalink)
ND40oz Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Denver Posts: 201	Eh! The MDX is Canadian, at least until the 3rd gen decides to be an American. I wouldn't worry about any Japanese purists giving you grief. __________________ 09 135i 6MT, ZMP 13 X5 35i ZMP, ZMX, 2VA 13 Tiguan SEL 4motion

02-28-2013, 06:08 PM	#6 (permalink)
ncelk Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 298	Nice cars! Would love to hear your thoughts on the Gli vs the a4. __________________ --------------------- 2002 Mazda Miata (supercharged) 2009 Honda Accord EX-L V6 2011 Acura MDX Base (Advance Running Boards, Clear Bra, Silver Roof Rails, Wood Steering Wheel)

02-28-2013, 07:12 PM	#7 (permalink)
Warzau Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Chicago,Ill Posts: 4,364	You have to take off the training wheels off you cycle. __________________ NBP/E 2002 MDX Tour/Navi SS, SG, BSM, Front Air Deflector, Philips Xenon 4,100k HID conversion for Lows, Sylvania SilverStar for Fog Lights,04 Spoiler. Finally, Alpine CD/MP3 Changer, Panasonic DVDPKG2 RES, SAM UNIT, rear camera, Alll for my Beautiful, daughter. Installed Wood Steering Wheel. whew.

03-01-2013, 12:30 PM	#8 (permalink)
wantsti Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Ventura, CA Posts: 201	I am with you Jsilas. We recently sold the MDX. My daily driver is now a 2013 WRX and we are looking at a BMW 3 Series for my wife. I liked the MDX but it never clicked with my wife. She ended up driving our old 4Runner more often. I used to be a Honda junkie, stemming from being a Honda parts manager many years ago, but it will probably be some time before we get another Honda product. It is hard to put into words, but I need a car with character and I just don't get it with Honda products anymore. The WRX, on the other hand, sometimes has too much character Plus, my detailing friend, German paint is better than Japanese paint __________________ 2010 MDX Advance & Entertainment, Grigio/Ebony, Avery Clear Bra (SOLD) 2013 Subaru WRX Limited 1998 Toyota 4Runner

02-25-2013, 03:09 PM	#2 (permalink)
HTL Motorsports Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bay Area Posts: 92	You still have Japanese in garage...Yamamha R1...nice upgrade....In my case I went opposite direction.. Came from Mercedes S-class to Acura MDX... Also a Ducati to a Honda CBR1000 lol

02-28-2013, 05:51 PM	#5 (permalink)
Bill_de Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 1,116	That Audi needs some detailing. Enjoy your new ride!

03-01-2013, 02:08 PM	#11 (permalink)
RallyD Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Long Island Posts: 286	^^^ Agreed My Ibis White S5 has some hard clearcoat on it. Almost reached for the rotary but decided to just take my time with a Cyclo. The MDX is an appliance. Works all the time, yet uninspiring. I miss my 91 BMW because it made me feel like part of the car. A4 S-tronic or 6mt? I want to try an S-tronic 8 speed, heard its great. The DSG is my second fav automanual with Porsche PDK #1 __________________ '06 MDX Touring amazon/ebony

03-20-2013, 08:37 PM	#13 (permalink)
WNY PAT Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 93	Beautiful cars and beautiful women! I've learned that I tire of both after I live with them awhile. Lol. I've only got 150 miles on the MDX and the new / fun factor is still there for me. For now. __________________ 2013 MDX (Tech & Entertainment) 2012 Honda Ridgeline RTS 2012 Honda Big Red Previous Family Haulers: 2011 Honda Pilot Touring (Sold) 2010 Honda Odyssey Touring (Sold) 2008 Honda Odyssey EX-L / RES (Sold) 2003 Honda Accord EX-L (Sold) 1998 Honda Accord EX-L (Sold)

03-21-2013, 12:05 AM	#15 (permalink)
tolson37 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 743	Never thought I'd see the day.... No Acuras in my garage Interesting. http://www.edmunds.com/acura/mdx/201...tyle=101413939. Sent from AutoGuide.com App

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